Alcohol and tobacco

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Men twice as likely to develop oral cancer

​Men are more than twice as likely as women to develop oral cancer, according to new figures released by Cancer Research UK.

Features

Drink and drugs – what's really going on?

Howard Thomas on why dental teams must take extra time to screen patients for possible symptoms of substance abuse during examinations

News

Oral sex and smoking increase men's risk of head and neck cancer

Men who smoke and have five or more partners with whom they perform oral sex have the highest risk of developing a type of head and neck cancer that...

News

5 ways to make your Mouth Cancer Action Month event a huge success

Mouth Cancer Action Month is only a couple of weeks away. This vitally important campaign is your opportunity to build awareness of mouth cancer and...

Opinion

5 ways to make your Mouth Cancer Action Month event a huge success

Mouth Cancer Action Month is only a couple of weeks away. This vitally important campaign is your opportunity to build awareness of mouth cancer and...

Features

Throat cancer: symptoms, risks and management

Mouth and throat cancers are becoming more common, and members of the dental team should be able to detect the warning signs, refer patients...

Features

Health impact of smoking and smoking cessation services

Smoking continues to be the main preventable cause of death in the UK. Tobacco consumption causes a wide range of diseases and other adverse effects,...

Features

An overview of aesthetic solutions in orthodontics

This article aims to review current aesthetic orthodontic treatment options. The advantages and disadvantages of techniques, such as clear fixed...

Features

Smokeless tobacco use among ethnic minorities: A review

The use of smokeless tobacco by members of the UK South East Asian community is a major risk factor for oral cancer and periodontitis. In this...

Features

Alcohol and recreational drug use: The effect on oral health

Hospital admissions due to drinking alcohol have doubled in the last ten years. Alcohol-related violence accounts for 30% of cases, with the jaw being...